The home of.... Instagrammer Lisa Loves Vintage

Lisa Loves Vintage :

Since Grace and Frankie began I have been dreaming of a beautiful blue kitchen like the one in that dreamy beach house, but have been a bit scared by the thought of such a dark colour in my otherwise very white walled house.

A few weeks ago I came across the Birmingham (UK) home of Instagrammer Lisa Piddington aka Lisa_loves_vintage and my obsession with painting my kitchen blue was reignighted. I just love that rich colour and pared with some green sploshes and house plants, it really works and doesnt fall into the trap of being too gloomy.

I love it..... what do you think?

To see more head on over to Lisa's page Lisa_loves_vintage

I have this thing with House Plants... Little Pots

I have this thing with house plants...

Little pots of succulents are ideal for smaller spaces

Table top planters

Mantle Top plants in the Jungalow

Houseplants and books

Geraniums in the yoga retreat

'I have this thing with house plants' is a new side project Instagram page I have created to keep me inspired by the natural beauties of the flora and fauna world.

 Sometimes as a blogger, mum and worker bee, things can start to get a bit hectic and i forget to sit back and enjoy the finer things in life, like studying the sculptural forms of my house plants.

So if you too have a beautiful collection of houseplants you would like to show off please visit I have this thing with house plants and tag  #ihavethisthingwithhouseplants

I Have This Thing With Floors.....

I have this thing with floors

I have this thing with floors

I have this thing with floors

I Have This Thing With Floors

I have this thing with floors

I have this thing with floors

I have this thing with floors

I have this thing with floors

I have this thing with floors

I have this thing with floors

I have never been one for taking pictures of myself, I am extreamly un-photogenic and a bit shy! I do however like documenting my journeys and usually snap my feet wherever I go..... so I was really happy when I found 'I have this thing with floors', a steadily growing Instagram account dedicated to Instagram users foot and floor portraits.

All you have to do to be in with a chance of having your foot selfie chosen is #Ihavethisthingwithfloors

Save Daughter of The Sun..... (updated)

The wonderful Shining Light that is Amy.... Daughter of the sun

Amy / Daughter of the Sun and Tracey (Prism of Threads)

It baffles me to think some sad individual has actually reported Amy aka Daughter of the Sun's Instagram for the 2nd time and got her account removed. She has been a real light and support through my blogging days and I cant beleive anyone can be offended by her images.... and if they are it does beg the question as to why they follow her!!!

Please read Amy's statement below and if you are on instagram share one of her beautiful images and spread the Love....

"Last night at 2 am, someone reported 12 of  my photos and instagram closed my account once again.  I woke up to many emails from instagram stating that someone had reported my account. There were NO breast-feeding photos, baby booties or any kind of nude or offensive imagery.  I have been VERY careful since my account was taken down before.  Apparently, if someone reports 6 or more of your photos instragram closes your account no matter what the subject matter.  So, i have created a new account where you can find me at @daughterofthesun1.  You can also email press@instagram.com if you feel called to possibly have my account reinstated. Should be easier this time as I had nothing whatsoever on my feed to have caused my acct to be taken down.  I have so much on my plate right now in preparation for the Spirit Weavers Gathering, I honestly do not have the energy to put forth with this.  Would be grateful to share the love #savedaughterofthesun. Thank you once again!"

Update.... Thank you lovely people Daughter of The Sun's Instagram is back up and running xxx

Daughter of the Sun...

Insta-Homes.... Karie Reinertson from Shelter

I have become obsessed with instagram. Call me nosey, but I am so interested in people and how they live, I think thats why I became a nurse. So many people have such beautiful homes that they share on instagram, so I put an instagram call out for people to share theirs and I have been overwhelmed with images.

So this is the first of my Insta-homes posts, featureing the home of the talented bag maker Karie Reinertson from Shelter. I have chosen this home as it has such a beautiful, warm inviting feel, full of beautiful textiles and patterns. I would love to sit on that chair, read a book and listen to a bit of Dylan. The beauty of her home is reflected in her stunning hand made bags... i Urge you to check them out here.

If you have a beautiful home you would like to be considered for insta-homes then #moontomoon in instagram

Conservatory's and Greenhouses....

Bodnant Conservatory in Wales via instagram

Garden Room at Dunster Castle via my Instagram

Green House

Beautiful overgrown Victorian Conservatory / greenhouse

Spiral Staircase at Kew Gardens

I can remember the moment I fell for Victorian style conservatories and began dreaming of living in a huge green house. I must have been 8 years old and we went on a visit to Kew Gardens. There was a beautiful conservatory with Lemon and Orange Trees and a large greenhouse with huge lily-pads that I remember being very disappointed that I wasn't aloud to sit on. It was around that time I read the Secret Garden....

Growing up we visited loads of National Trust properties and I have to be honest I found them a bit boring, but now I cant get enough. Although I find the interiors aren't often to my taste the gardens and conservatories are so beautiful and inspiring....

Heaven!!!